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Hail Yes! A Detroit Free Press Podcast About University of Michigan Sports

Hail Yes! A Detroit Free Press Podcast About University of Michigan Sports

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Hosted by Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “Hail, Yes!” can be found a couple of times a week, including every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Rainer, the Big Ten insider, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

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Episodes
  • Can Michigan beat Oklahoma in Bryce Underwood's first road start? Plus what we learned vs. New Mexico
    Sep 3 2025

    It was a successful 2025 debut for Michigan football in Week 1 vs. New Mexico, with the Wolverines cruising to a 34-17 victory and freshman sensation Bryce Underwood looking every bit the part. Tony and Andrew open the show by discussing Underwood's impressive composure, his arm strength and other takeaways from the Week 1 victory.

    Then the guys welcome Ryan Aber, the OU beat writer for The Oklahoman, to talk about a huge matchup at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. What's the vibe surrounding this Oklahoma squad? Is quarterback John Mateer legit? And what can Underwood expect against the Sooners' defense in his first career road start?

    Last but not least, Tony and Andrew make their "much-anticipated" picks and predictions for the Michigan game, the MSU showdown with BC and more.

    Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

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    49 mins
  • IT'S GAME WEEK! Biggest questions facing Michigan football, what we'll see in Week 1, season over/unders and more
    Aug 27 2025

    Michigan football is back! The Wolverines will be flying out of the tunnel at the Big House on Saturday for a highly-anticipated first game against New Mexico where we get to see Bryce Underwood making his Michigan debut. Andrew and Tony open the show by discussing Sherrone Moore's game-week press conference where he was surprisingly revelatory about what the team might look like.

    Then the guys look at some historical stat barometers and where Bryce Underwood and Co. might fall this year before taking a big-picture look at a loaded Week 1 schedule.

    Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

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    55 mins
  • Michigan football's 10 most important players, plus Wolverines land No. 1 RB recruit
    Aug 20 2025

    With just 10 days until the start of the season, the "Hail Yes" crew breaks down the 10 most important players for Michigan football this season. It's no secret Bryce Underwood is on the list, but just how high is he? And is Michigan finding a resurgence on offense more important, or maintaining an elite level on defense?

    Then in the second half of the show, the guys each share one on-the-field birthday wish Bryce Underwood might ask for to celebrate turning 18. Plus, Tony shares his thoughts on Michigan continuing its heater on the recruiting trail after landing Savion Hiter, the No. 1 running back recruit in the country. And last but not least, the guys discuss the latest surrounding the Connor Stalions-sign-stealing saga, and reports that Central Michigan helped arrange him being on the CMU sidelines for the 2023 game against MSU.

    Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

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    37 mins
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